Vegan | Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes

Ingredients

For the Crispy Chickpeas

– 2 cans chickpeas, 15 oz each, drained and rinsed
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– ½ teaspoon ground cumin
– ½ teaspoon garlic powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Bowls

– 2 cups cooked quinoa
– 2 medium ripe avocados, sliced
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 medium cucumber, diced
– ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
– 4 cups baby spinach
– 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

For the Finger Lime Tahini Dressing

– ¼ cup tahini
– 2 tablespoons water, plus more if needed
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 tablespoon maple syrup
– 1 garlic clove, finely grated
– 2 tablespoons finger lime pearls
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

For Garnish

– 1 tablespoon finger lime pearls
– 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven. Set the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the chickpeas. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Spread them on a clean kitchen towel and pat thoroughly dry. Remove loose skins if desired.

3. Place the chickpeas in a bowl. Add the olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.

4. Roast the chickpeas. Spread them in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until golden and crisp.

5. Make the dressing. Whisk together the tahini, water, olive oil, maple syrup, garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the dressing reaches a pourable consistency.

6. Gently fold 2 tablespoons of finger lime pearls into the dressing.

7. Assemble the bowls. Divide the cooked quinoa and spinach among four bowls.

8. Arrange the avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion around the bowls.

9. Divide the crispy chickpeas evenly among the bowls.

10. Finish and serve. Drizzle the finger lime tahini dressing over each bowl. Sprinkle with parsley, sesame seeds, and the remaining finger lime pearls.

Serving Suggestions

Serve immediately while the chickpeas are crisp. For meal preparation, store the chickpeas, dressing, vegetables, and quinoa separately and assemble just before eating.

Vegan note: Check packaged ingredients to ensure they contain no animal-derived additives.